Outriders

# Outriders with Intel Core i5-12400F + Intel Arc B370

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a combo that ranks 2679th out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders, placing it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This is a configuration that struggles significantly with the game's demands, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. The i5-12400F is a solid mid-range CPU with a 73rd percentile ranking among all processors, but the Arc B370's integrated-class GPU, which sits at just the 5th percentile among all GPUs, becomes the decisive bottleneck. The data shows a system that can manage playable frame rates only at 1080p with reduced settings, and the performance curve across resolutions reveals a GPU that is overwhelmed by Outriders' rendering requirements as pixel count increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 104 FPS, which is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium averages 75 FPS, High drops to 57 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, so Low is the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in raw benchmark scores?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%). It is slightly ahead of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, +1.4%) and slightly behind the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%).

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F the limiting factor in this combo?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The i5-12400F ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 19039, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 104 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 34 FPS, a 67% reduction that points squarely at GPU limitations.

Q: What kind of frame rate can users expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the combo averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold but may be playable for users tolerant of occasional dips.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The i5-12400F's average benchmark score of 19039 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%). It is marginally ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, +0.3%) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, +0.3%).

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM for gaming?

A: No, the Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory across all memory parameters — size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means it relies on system RAM rather than dedicated video memory, which contributes to its poor performance in Outriders.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the defining component in this system's Outriders performance, and the data shows it is severely underpowered for this game. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, meaning roughly 95% of tested graphics cards outperform it. Its nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts — the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 — which underscores its position at the very bottom of the performance spectrum.

The Arc B370's clock behavior does it no favors. It has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, a wide range that suggests aggressive thermal or power management. The GPU's TDP is listed at 25 W, which is characteristic of an integrated graphics processor (IGP) rather than a discrete card. The memory configuration is entirely "System Shared" with bandwidth described as "System Dependent," meaning the GPU borrows from system memory with no dedicated VRAM pool. In a game like Outriders, which relies on texture streaming and memory bandwidth, this arrangement creates a significant handicap.

This GPU's role in the measured results is clear: it caps performance at every resolution and setting. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 104 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed frames at a reasonable rate when the GPU's workload is light. But as settings increase, the GPU's limited shading units (1280), texture mapping units (40), and raster operation units (20) become overwhelmed. The FP32 throughput of 6.144 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s are modest figures that translate directly into the frame rate collapses observed at higher presets. The 10 ray tracing cores are present but practically irrelevant given the GPU's overall compute limitations.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are stark and reveal a GPU that is completely resolution-bound. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 104 at 1920x1080 to 65 at 2560x1440 to 34 at 3840x2160. That is a 37.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.7% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Medium settings, the progression is 75 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K — a 36% drop followed by a 47.9% drop.

High settings show a similar pattern: 57 FPS at 1080p, 36 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings are the most punishing, with 41 FPS at 1080p falling to 26 FPS at 1440p and just 13 FPS at 4K. The consistency of these percentage drops — roughly 35-40% from 1080p to 1440p and another 45-50% from 1440p to 4K — indicates that the GPU is scaling with pixel count in a predictable, linear fashion. This is a classic sign of a fill-rate-bound or bandwidth-limited GPU rather than a CPU bottleneck.

The data also shows that the scaling pattern holds regardless of settings, which reinforces the conclusion that the Arc B370 is the limiting component. A CPU-bound system would show smaller frame rate differences as resolution increases, because the CPU's workload stays constant while the GPU's increases. Here, the dramatic drops at every preset level indicate the GPU is saturated at 1080p and simply cannot keep up as the pixel workload grows. The 4K numbers are uniformly unplayable, with even the Low preset averaging just 34 FPS and Medium dropping to 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2679th out of 2913 tested combinations in Outriders, which places it in the bottom 8% of all systems. This is a poor showing that reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities. The i5-12400F is a competent processor — its 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs and average benchmark score of 19039 put it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta) and the Intel Core 3 201E (19056, -0.1%), both of which are close matches in raw compute.

The GPU, however, drags the entire combo down. The Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs and its avgBenchmarkScore of 1184 place it in the company of decade-old parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%) and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%). This is not a competitive gaming GPU by any measure, and Outriders' benchmark results reflect that harsh reality.

In the context of all tested combos, this pairing sits near the bottom because the GPU cannot deliver playable frame rates at higher settings or resolutions. The CPU's strength is largely wasted, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at every measured configuration. Even at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves its best result of 104 FPS, the system is only competitive with much older or lower-end hardware. The 2913-combo ranking is a sobering metric: 88% of tested systems perform better in Outriders, and the ones below this combo are likely running even older or more constrained hardware.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings are viable for this combo. At 1080p, the Low preset is the only one that delivers a consistently smooth experience, averaging 104 FPS. Medium is also playable at 75 FPS, but the step down to High (57 FPS) and Ultra (41 FPS) makes those presets less attractive for anyone seeking a stable frame rate. For competitive or fast-paced play, Low at 1080p is the recommended choice, as it provides enough headroom to avoid dips below 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the options narrow considerably. Low averages 65 FPS, which is technically above 60 FPS but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. Medium averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced exploration but will feel choppy during combat. High (36 FPS) and Ultra (26 FPS) are not recommended for any serious play session. For 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option, and even then, users should expect occasional frame rate dips.

At 4K, the data shows no playable settings. Low averages 34 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, High 19 FPS, and Ultra 13 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS target, and even the Low preset falls below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the absolute minimum for playability. Users with a 4K display should either lower the resolution in-game or accept that this combo cannot run Outriders at 4K with any reasonable quality.

The best overall experience, based on the measured rows, is 1080p with Medium settings. This provides 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, offering a balance between visual quality and smoothness. For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 104 FPS is the superior choice. The Medium preset at 1080p also has the advantage of documented minimum and maximum frame rates, giving users confidence that the experience will stay within a narrow band.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. Low averages 104 FPS, which is the highest recorded result for this system. Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, providing a smooth experience with only minor dips. High averages 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but may be tolerable for some users. Ultra averages 41 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth than the lower presets.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly across the board. Low averages 65 FPS, still above 60 FPS but with less headroom than at 1080p. Medium averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 55 FPS, which represents a substantial step down from the 1080p Medium result. High averages 36 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable play. Ultra averages 26 FPS, which is marginal at best.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates at any setting. Low averages 34 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS minimum for many players. Medium averages 25 FPS with a minimum of 21 FPS and a maximum of 29 FPS, making it the only 4K setting with documented variance data. High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 13 FPS — both are effectively unplayable.

The full data set shows a clear progression: at 1080p, the combo can handle Low and Medium presets with acceptable performance; at 1440p, only Low is viable; at 4K, no setting produces a playable result. The minimum and maximum frame rate data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the combo tends to stay within a narrow range — at 1080p Medium, the spread is 64 to 87 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it narrows to 40 to 55 FPS, and at 4K Medium it tightens further to 21 to 29 FPS. This consistency suggests that the GPU's performance is stable but limited, with no sudden spikes or drops that would indicate erratic behavior.